Helpful tips!

[bethanneb]

Hi there,

I have been struggling with anxiety for years but the past few months things have been getting worse. I have a struggle with overthinking almost every little thing I feel like and find it hard to calm down/stop it...I’ve been struggling with feeling anxious when I don’t hear back from friends or the guy I’m seeing. And then that gets into me sending multiple texts and getting more and more anxious. Ive been using alcohol as a way of coping (binge drinking) which makes things so much worse (especially with sending multiple texts and calls,etc). Ever since I started taking an SSRI, drinking has been led to blacking out and not remembering what I said/did/etc. Last night things escalated and I woke up feeling like absolute crap mentally/physically/emotionally so I got rid of all the alcohol in my house as a positive step forward!

I’m just wondering what are some helpful tips that others have had about overthinking/dealing with anxiety from not hearing back/etc?

Thank you for listening to my story!

[Sash86]

I can relate with anxiety about friends. I miss the ones I have not talked to in a while but then some say I make them feel uncomphy. All you can do is your best

[bethanneb in reply to Sash86]

Thank you for the reply!

[Sash86 in reply to bethanneb]

We can text if you would ever want

[bethanneb in reply to Sash86]

Feel free to message me whenever! ☺️

[Sash86 in reply to bethanneb]

My number is 4154127425 just Incase. Happy weekend.

[bethanneb in reply to Sash86]

Thank you! I’ll send you a message probably tomorrow (right about to go to sleep I think)! Happy weekend to you! We’ll be in touch

[Sprinkle1]

Sorry you are in such a state, good for you getting rid of the alcohol, I know I had to as it caused me trouble. Your brain is letting you down, being on a SSRI is good, it takes a while to kick in. I would suggest you talk to a therapist and or Psychiatrist, find a support group if there is one in your area. I wish you well and for the suffering to go away soon. I send Love & Peace Sprinkle 1

[bethanneb in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thank you very much! ❤️